Shabana Mahmood
Politician, Barrister

British Small Heath, Birmingham, England

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Barrister
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	17/09/1980
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Small Heath, Birmingham, England

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Bio/Wiki

Famous for

Being one of the UK's first Muslim female Members of Parliament

Politics

Political Party	Labour Party
Political Journey	Joined Labour Party in early 2000s Elected as Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood in 2010 Became Shadow Secretary of State for Justice in 2021 Promoted to Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2023 Became the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour government in 2024

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Small Heath Leadership Academy, Birmingham King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, Birmingham
College/University	Lincoln College, University of Oxford, England Inns of Court School of Law, London
Degrees	Bachelor's degree in Law (2002) Bar Professional Training Course (2003)

Personal Life

Religion	Islam

Family

Father	Mahmood Ahmed (Civil Engineer)
Mother	Zubaida Mahmood (Businesswoman)
Siblings	2 Brothers, 1 Sister

Career

Overview	Shabana Mahmood has had a dynamic political career with significant roles in the Labour Party.
Election History	Elected as MP for Birmingham Ladywood in 2010 with 55.7% of the vote Re-elected in 2015, 2017, 2019, and again in 2024 with a decreased share of 42.5%
Organizations	Served in various roles within the Shadow Cabinet, including Shadow Minister for Prisons and Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury In 2024, appointed as Secretary of State for Justice and became the first Muslim and third female Lord Chancellor

Favourites

Hobbies	Reading Writing
Controversy	Event: LGBTQ Education Comments (2019) Description: Stated that 'religious background' and 'age appropriateness' should be considered in teaching LGBTQ content during Relationship and Sex Education.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/shabanamahmoodmp/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/shabanamahmoodforladywood/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@ShabanaMahmoodVideos
Twitter	https://x.com/ShabanaMahmood
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabana-mahmood-35710734b/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shabana grew up in Birmingham, England, with parents of Pakistani descent.
2. She lived in Taif, Saudi Arabia, from 1981 to 1986 before returning to Birmingham.
3. Her mother managed a grocery shop after the family returned to England.
4. Shabana failed the eleven-plus exam but later excelled academically.
5. She was involved in political campaigning from a young age, assisting her father.
6. During her university years, she presided over the Junior Common Room at Lincoln College, Oxford.

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